Summary
The vacancy is for an apprentice to train as a Scientific Instrument Technician. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable scientific knowledge and experience of scientific instrumentation and its applications, at the same time gaining recognised engineering qualifications.
Wage
£16,500 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
XDS Oxford operates a Flexible Hours Scheme, allowing a choice of start and finish times to suit individual requirements. Standard working pattern is 8 hours (plus half hour lunch break) Mon - Thurs, 5 hours Friday.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Working alongside XDS Technicians and Engineers, the apprentice will train in the skills required for the assembly and test of components, sub-assemblies and final product to agreed specifications, quality and time/cost objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manufacture components, fixtures and test equipment to specifications.
* Participate in improvement projects and problem-solving activities.
* Maintain plant, test equipment and tools in good working order.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 1
FERRY MILLS
OSNEY MEAD
OXFORD
OX2 0ES
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Qualifications included:
* Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
* Company Training Plan.
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Foundation Competencies (full time at college for Year 1)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Development Competence (workplace).
* Level 2 Functional Skills- Maths (if required).
* Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required).
* End Point Assessment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Time Management
* Interest in Engineering
* Motivated
* Inquisitive Mind
* Flexible attitude
Other requirements
College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire.